Earlier, State-level Harvest Festival 2017 Steering and Coordinating Committee chairman Datuk John Anthony said that the KDCA building was in need of renovation.

“As we have been graced by the presence of the Chief Minister today, I would like request for an allocation to be given to KDCA for the refurbishment of its building.

“The KDCA building has already been around for 40 years. It is in need of major repair works, from its electric supply, power set and many more,” he said.

John disclosed that the estimated allocation needed for the the entire renovation work is RM2 million.

He added that with the repair of Hongkod Koisaan, the KDCA would be able to perform better.

“Once the KDCA building has been revamped, it will not only be used for cultural events alone, but it may even be used for formal government functions.

“On top of that, the revamped version of the KDCA building may also be used as a platform for tourist attraction,” added John, who is also the KDCA secretary general.

“According to the Kadazan Dusun culture, the Kaamatan season is the perfect time for us to forgive each other, in hopes of preserving the culture of respect, togetherness and unity.

“…this is in line with this year’s Kaamatan Celebration theme: Kaamatan Impowon Pisompuruan (Kaamatan: Foundation of Unity,” said Pairin, who is also the State-level Harvest Festival 2017 Main Committee chairman.